Drachm of Demetrios I by Demetrios I of Syria

Drachm of Demetrios I c. 162

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Dimensions: 3.9 g

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Curator: Here we have a Drachm of Demetrios I, attributed to Demetrios I of Syria. Its composition seems to be of careful metallic craftsmanship. Editor: It's fascinating how such a small object can speak volumes about power and representation, isn't it? Curator: Absolutely. The material itself, likely silver, suggests a certain economic stability and access to resources. What about the minting process? The labor involved? Editor: Indeed, examining labor helps us understand the social hierarchies within the Seleucid Empire, and how the very image of Demetrios served as political propaganda. Curator: So, from the specific gravity to the iconography, both reveal much about the society that produced it. Editor: Precisely. Objects like these offer valuable insights into the interplay between power, identity, and material culture.

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